If you plan on giving birth at home, you should have some supplies on hand. Just because you need to have supplies doesn't mean it has to be expensive. Your birth supplies list is entirely up to you, and you can give birth to a baby with surprisingly little, at surprisingly low cost.

Speak with your midwife before the birth, as she may have a specific list or home birth package that she will require you to purchase. She may ask that you purchase these items through her, through a certain company, or through the company of your choice.

All items on this list are optional. You may want to discuss with your midwife or look into alternatives for many of these items. If you are having a water birth, I have included the special equipment you will want to consider buying.